Below is the task we did in class (group C11-1). You can try the listening on your own and then explore the StoryCorps podcast on NPR for more stories.
1. Listen to the story and take notes. You will use the notes to retell the story to a classmate. Think of the journalist questions to help you.
StoryCorps 376: The Bookmobile (also available as an animation on YouTube)
https://soundcloud.com/storycorps/storycorps-podcast-376-the-bookmobile
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
If you like, look up the following words and expressions used in the story before listening:
grinding; wave in; What's the catch?; devastation; volcano; devoured.
2. Listen to the story and take notes. You will use the notes to retell the story to a classmate. Think of the journalist questions to help you.
StoryCorps 459: Stitched Together (min. 7:35)
https://storycorps.org/podcast/storycorps-459-stitched-together/
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
If you like, look up the following words and expressions used in the story before listening: deployed; compound (military); rock paper scissors (game); show up; suicide bomber; dug (past of dig); desert camouflage, M4 rifle; what (be)came of him; footage; frame.
